Police say someone set fire on purpose at Merrill jail

10:40 AM,
Nov. 12, 2013

Fire & Rescue

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Daily Herald Media

Police are investigating a fire that broke out Monday evening in a janitorial closet at the Lincoln County Jail.

At about 5:36 p.m., the fire alarm system at the Lincoln County Safety Building was activated, according to a news release issued today by the Lincoln County Sheriff's Department. Corrections officers at the jail ...